Question

Determine the value of climb angle if, excess thrust is 40 unit and weight of the aircraft is 60 unit. Consider steady climb.

(a) 41.8

(b) 50

(c) 78

(d) 12

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I need to ask this question from Flight Mechanics topic in section Performance and Flight Mechanics of Aircraft Design

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) 41.8

For explanation I would say: Climb angle = arcsine (excess Thrust/weight) = arcsine (40/60) = 41.8°.